Be involved in or witness any sort of confrontation without getting emotional about it

See any sort of commercial or public service announcement without getting emotional about it

Remember what it’s like to not be congested

Remember what it’s like to not have all of my organs squished together

Attend to my pedicure

Put on my shoes

Refrain from slugging the next well-intentioned asker of such insightful questions as, “Are you sure you’re just having one baby?” or “When are you due? Next week?” GO. AWAY.

Imagine what it will be like to have a baby around, although there are plenty of folks around who seem gleefully ready to provide ominous warnings

Eat a regular meal like a normal person

Hear the song “I’m Coming Out” without chuckling and imagining the baby singing

Stop craving spice

Wear my wedding ring

Keep a straight face when asked about what I’m doing for exercise (nothing)

Stand talking to other preggos in the doctor’s waiting room – I know we’re both pregnant but I’m not in the market for new friends (ok, just kidding, now I feel bad, might cry)

Use a laptop as God intended it to be used

FOLLOW-UP: A few people have noticed that heartburn is conspicuously absent from this list. By the grace of God, this is one ailment I haven’t suffered much from aside from the occasional fleeting bout. My tolerance and cravings for spice remains at an all-time high.

If it’s any consolation, this whole list will be a HUGE motivator during labour. 🙂 I thought I’d be scared. Instead, I was ecstatic as soon as my water broke, because I knew I’d be able to get my lungs back, drink beer and eat blue cheese again.

So amazing! I know exactly how you are feeling, love you’re writing🙂 Love you and your little bundle! x0x I haven’t hit all of the annoyances yet, but am sure they are to come! Also to add for me, feeling like stay-puft when it`s humid and having the left side of my body swell up=tons of fun!